Canberra Chapter News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Latest edition of Club Torque is out now

11 October 2018 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The Winter 2018 edition of Club Torque is a bit late but is now appearing in your letterbox. If you did not receive the printed magazine and you want one, then there is a probably a good reason why you didn't receive it. Read on ...

Presidents Picnic 2018

25 September 2018 / Words by Michael Soulos, Photos by Rob Wilkins, Peter Hilkmann, Greg Unger, Keith Monaghan, David Bourne

The results and some stats on the President's Picnic 2018 are now available. For all members and visitors attending, the Club wishes to express its appreciation for their participation and support for the biggest annual event on our Club's calendar.

Berrima Courthouse Run

06 September 2018 / Words: Barry Matson, Photos: Barry Matson, Rod Nicholas

Barry leads eleven MX-5s on a run to Berrima, on a winding road through townships often forgotten, and learns that even a 'bad day' can be lots of fun.

Christmas in July - Run to St Clements, Galong

12 August 2018 / Words: Norm Barker, Photos: Peter Le

On 21 July 2018, 20 cars enjoyed a run out to St Clements at Galong, for overnight Christmas in July celebrations.

Volunteers needed for September NSW Supersprint

01 August 2018 / David Lawler

Volunteers for NSW Supersprint in September receive a 50% discount on the following track day.

Member Portal Update

17 July 2018 / Bryan Shedden

Due to recent changes by the provider of our membership system, passwords in our membership database are now encrypted and therefore not visible to administrators. Read on for the latest advice on how to reset your password.

Chasing the Brass Monkey

04 July 2018 / Michael Soulos

Join the 123 who have registered to chase the Brass Monkey for charity on Sunday. If you have nothing to do that is better than a run into the dawn in an open MX-5 surrounded by other roadsters for breakfast with likeminded enthusiasts on Sunday then register now.

Register now for the Brass Monkey

27 June 2018 / Words by Michael Soulos

It is two weeks out from the start of the Brass Monkey Run and we have 55 registrations and anticipate to more than doubling that number by the time the chase starts at 6.00am on Sunday 8th July.

Binalong Motor Musem

14 June 2018 / Words: Ian Bottcher, Photos: Peter Le

Saturday 9 June saw 17 MX5s loaded with 27 people leave the ACT heading for the Binalong Motor Museum. While the outside temperature was relatively mild, there had been overnight rain which persisted into the morning (albeit lightly), meaning roofs up unfortunately.

Canberra Chapter - Orange Gathering Run

14 June 2018 / Words and Pictures: Norm Barker

A cold but clear day met us for the start of the Canberra Chapter run to Orange. With only two cars it was an informal run and we decided on stops as a small group.

Run to Bright in Autumn

05 June 2018 / Words: Ken Keeling, Photos: Ken Keeling (KK) and Shelley Owen (SO)

A dreary, drizzly morning greeted us as we headed toward the rendezvous of Canberra Chapter’s Run to Bright from Friday 4 May to Monday 7 May, which did not bode well for the run to Bright.

H.A.R.S. Air Museum Midweek Run

03 June 2018 / Words: Wal and Jane Hick, Photos: Norm Barker

On a beautiful foggy Wednesday morning, a group of 10 cars and 16 people headed for the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society museum in Albion Park.

Taralga Lunch Run

08 May 2018 / Report and photos: Kerry Evans

On 29 April 2018, on a cloudy and cool Canberra morning, we met at McDonalds at Epic for our run to lunch at the Taralga Hotel.

Convenor's BBQ and Mystery Run

08 May 2018 / Report and Photos: Norm Barker

It was a glorious Canberra sunny and unseasonably warm day on Saturday, 21 April 2018, as the group of 22 members in 13 cars gathered to enjoy the annual Convenor's BBQ Mystery Run.

A Beautiful Spring Wedding

22 April 2018 / Words and photos: Norm Barker

It was a Friday afternoon 17 November 2017 and a special day for Phil and Lauren

Canberra Gourmand Tour of the Far South Coast

22 April 2018 / Words: Julie Austin, Photos: Peter Le

All tops were down for a perfect drive from Canberra to Tathra for a long weekend.

Five Hills Run

10 April 2018 / Words: Martin Robertson, Photos: Norm Barker

The first run for the year was the annual 5 Hills Run and was held on the 14 January, with 16 cars, NA, NB, NC and ND all turning up, most with a co-pilot.

Wheels Exhibition

09 April 2018 / Words and photos: Bob Judd

Shannon’s Wheels Exhibition on Sunday, 4 March 2018, was organised by the Council of ACT Motor Clubs and sponsored by Shannons with most makes and club types represented

Goulburn Sights and Lunch

09 April 2018 / Words: Norm Barker, Canberra Chapter Convenor

Twenty-six of us in sixteen cars assembled at Russell Square on a warm sunny morning for our outing to Goulburn

Vice Presidents' Resignation

28 March 2018 / Words by Keith Monaghan

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